Private company

Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group

Logo: Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Japanese keiretsu

The Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group (阪急阪神東宝グループ, Hankyū Hanshin Tōhō Gurūpu) (formerly known as the Hankyu Toho Group (阪急東宝グループ, Hankyū Tōhō Gurūpu) before October 1, 2006) is a Japanese keiretsu (association of businesses) centered around companies established by railway tycoon Ichizō Kobayashi: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, H2O Retailing and Toho. The keiretsu historically included Sanwa Bank, now part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and is still closely linked to MUFG; it also has close ties with the Fujisankei Communications Group.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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The Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group (阪急阪神東宝グループ, Hankyū Hanshin Tōhō Gurūpu) (formerly known as the Hankyu Toho Group (阪急東宝グループ, Hankyū Tōhō Gurūpu) before October 1, 2006) is a Japanese keiretsu (association of businesses) centered around companies established by railway tycoon Ichizō Kobayashi: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, H2O Retailing and Toho. The keiretsu historically included Sanwa Bank, now part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and is still closely linked to MUFG; it also has close ties with the Fujisankei Communications Group.2

The story

Founded by Ichizō Kobayashi.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

H2O Retailing Corporation (- September 30, 2007: Hankyu Department Stores, Inc.)

Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc. (October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008: Hankyu Department Stores, Inc., now owns Hankyu Department Store and Hanshin Department Store)

Hanshoku Co., Ltd.

Persona Co., Ltd.

From Wikipedia’s article on Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

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